Vijay, the chief of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is on the verge of becoming the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, pending confirmation of his majority in the assembly. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has expressed a preference for a 'stable' government, allowing Vijay to take the oath once he proves he has the necessary support. Currently, he has the backing of 112 MLAs, which is five votes short of the 117 needed for a majority in the 234-member assembly. Protests from TVK supporters outside the Lok Bhavan have intensified, demanding immediate action from the Governor. The political landscape is complicated further by the Congress party's support for Vijay, which has drawn criticism from some quarters, alleging opportunism. Meanwhile, leaders from various parties, including the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and the Communist Party of India (CPI), have voiced their opinions on the situation, with some calling for the Governor to allow Vijay to form the government without further delay. The recent Tamil Nadu Assembly election results did not yield a clear mandate, but the TVK emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats.